Trump said that a “good news” is possible in the next 36-72 hours.
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hinted a possible breakthrough in his efforts to revive peace talks with Iran. Speaking to the New York Post, Trump said that a “good news” is “possible” in the next 36-72 hours.
According to the Post, renewed mediation efforts with Tehran may see peace talks happening in Islamabad later this week.
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Earlier in the day, Trump said that he has directed the US military to continue with its blockade of Iranian ports and remain “ready and able”.
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He also confirmed the extension of ceasefire until Iran submits its proposal.
“I have … directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other,” he said in a post to Truth Social.
The development comes amid the co tinued uncertainty over the second round of peace talks between the US and Iran.
Despite the extension of the ceasefire, Iran has been firm on its stand, saying talks with the US will be held only when rational conditions exist.
Ealrier today, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that Tehran stands ready to defend itself militarily.
He, however, added that the Islamic Republic was open to the prospect of further talks provided rational conditions exist.
According to the official IRNA news agency, Baghaei said that Iran will negotiate “whenever we conclude that the necessary and rational conditions exist to use this tool to achieve national interests.”
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